The Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh or AMTOB has elected Michael Foley, CEO of Grameenphone, as its President.

He is replacing AMTOB's outgoing President and CEO of Banglalink Erik Aas.

Mahtab Uddin Ahmed, Managing Director and CEO of Robi, has been reelected vice-president of the association.

The association’s board meeting took place on Mar 28, AMTOB said in a media release.

The release quoted Foley as saying, “AMTOB looks forward to working with the government of Bangladesh, associated regulators and the industries to set a clear strategy to address those opportunities and challenges for further development of our society and the country.”

Mahtab said, “As the newly elected Vice President of AMTOB, I wish to lend my voice in this discussion to find digital solutions for the nation’s growth imperatives,” he added.

AMTOB is a national trade association representing all mobile telecom operators in Bangladesh. Airtel, Banglalink, Citycell, Grameenphone, Robi and Teletalk – the six mobile network operators are the general members of the association and mobile network solution providers Ericsson, Huawei and Nokia are its associate members.